Author: john

I recently purchased my dream bike, a 2019 CVO Road Glide. Being a pretty tall guy at almost 6’3”, I knew I would need to upgrade the windshield to get the kind of wind protection I was accustomed to on my old bike. I was sent home from the dealer with a stock Harley windshield, and I was shocked at how little wind protection it provided.  I had a 2000-mile break-in trip coming up down in the US and REALLY needed to find a solution quick.  It doesn’t matter how nice a bike looks or how ‘premium’ it is, if you are getting wind burn on the freeway the riding experience is miserable. There began a relentless sequence of testing every Harley and Klockwerks windshield option made for my bike, and nothing came close to acceptable.  Getting desperate, I then began an exhaustive internet search looking at National Cycle, Kuryakyn, Memphis Shades, Long Ride Shields etc but knew I was on to something when I came across the Freedom Shields website.  I phoned them the next morning and explained my situation to John who made the whole process easy while helping to solve my time crunch by offering to ship the new 17” light grey tint touring windshield to the hotel we were staying at on our first night in the US. (Shipping across the border into Canada would have delayed the arrival of the windshield past my trip departure date) The windshield was waiting for me at the hotel as promised and was packed with extreme care to protect it during transit.  I tested the windshield the next morning with the protective film still in place and I was immediately grinning from ear to ear as the riding experience was 1000% better and I knew I would get to enjoy this trip.  That said, I felt that the windshield was just a ‘touch’ too high and so after the trip was over, I purchased the 16” version, quickly confirmed it was the perfect fit and shipped the original back with the protective film intact.   Freedom Shields promptly refunded me for the original and I gotta say, John’s customer service throughout the entire process was amazing.  I was also really impressed that when I completely removed the protective film and installed the new windshield, it looked beautiful too.  I can’t remember the last time I wrote a review for anything but given what Freedom Shields has done to transform my riding experience on the Road Glide, it was an absolute pleasure to take the time to do this. 

Review By: Martin – Ontario, Canada

John after we spoke on the phone and decided on a size and tint (12 inch med tint) based on my 5’8, 31 inseam. I couldn’t wait to receive my windshield. I can’t say enough, from the packaging, service and high quality of your product. The shield is very sturdy, distortion free, provides great wind protection, with a nice pocket of smooth air flow from the recurve. I hear my radio better without having to turn it up all the way. A couple days later at a benefit ride 2 riders asked about the shield, even one of salesmen inquired how they could get one. I will be recommending your product, it does exactly what it’s supposed to, all while looking good. Thanks again.

Review By: Brian – Belvidere, IL

What can I say, but wow! This is easily the best upgrade I’ve ever put on a bike.  I’m 6’3, and I’ve been riding for over 20 years now, and in all of that time I’ve tried everything to reduce buffeting, and wind noise.  Something that seems harder to do the taller you are.  I’ve tried no shield, small shields, big shields, vented shields, lowers, you name it.  Every bike was different, and every time I bought a new bike, I’d start all over again, but nothing ever really gave me that perfect pocket of air I was looking for to really pile on the miles in comfort.  In 2017 I finally upgraded to a Road Glide Ultra assuming the fairing what was I had been missing to really enjoy a long ride, but it wasn’t until I added your windshield that I finally found that magic combination.  The air flow is perfect, and the clarity is fantastic.  Not to mention the customer service in getting it here so fast before my trip.  I can’t wait to go, so I wanted to send you something to say thank you.

Review By: Jason – Gilbertsville, PA

I just tried out your shield and wow! Absolutely amazing! I felt like I was riding in a convertible. I really have to hand it to you guys for literally making the best shield on the market. Klockwerks has nothing on you guys. I believe in giving credit where credit is due and I’m going to make it my mission to promote your product and the fact you can try different shields and mail back the one that doesn’t suit. Once again thanks for such a great product! You have made my ride 10 times better!

Review By: Jeff – New Brunswick, Canada

I’m writing just to let you know how satisfied I am with my windshield. I received it 3 years and 70K miles ago, and it still looks like new. Thank you for putting out such a fine product.

Review By: John – Murrieta, CA

I received the windshield and could not be happier.  Great service and workmanship!   2019 RGS.  Low Z handle bars.  15″ Light Tint ST.

Review By: Richard – West Hartford, CT

I want to let you know my wife and I are very pleased with the 15” Touring Freedom Shield we recently purchased for our 2015 CVO Road Glide. I didn’t think the stock windshield was terrible from my seat, but my wife Christine finally admitted she was getting beat-up from the wind on the Road glide back seat, and that our previous Ultra Classic was more pleasant for her. We ran one of your windshields on the Ultra Classic and were very pleased with the quality, fit and finish, so that’s why we came back to Freedom Shields for the Road Glide. Wow, what a difference from both seats! I regret the 5 years of excessive wind I subjected Christine too! She says it’s as good as what we had with your windshield on the Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Also, the chrome Harley windshield trim fit the thicker Freedom Shield without modification. Happy wife=happy life!

Review By: Bill & Christine – Olathe, CO

Received my windshield, looks great and functions just as well! Freedom Shield for the Patriot RGS! Great combo and one of the very first upgrades!

Review By: Brian – Kuna, ID

I now have approx 800 kms (500 miles) on my Road Glide with the Freedom Shield installed. It is everything I had wanted and hoped for. Thank you for your input and recommendation, it worked out perfectly! Thank you, again, you will be highly recommended to anyone who asks about my shield.

Review By: Garry – Ontario, Canada

I received the wind shield a few days ago.  I must say I was impressed with the quality of it right off the bat.  It felt thicker and much more rigid than the two Harley shields that I have.  It was also about an inch shorter than my larger shield but wider and curved differently.  As per the directions I installed it with the plastic wrapping still attached.  However, it took a few days before my wife, and I had the time to ride together and give it a test. After reading the reviews I ordered the 11″ shield because I am 5’7″ and my wife is about 5’6″.  I have a 2017 Road Glide, and everyone knows the small wind deflector it comes with looks nice but does not do a good job of blocking the wind or preventing the irritating wind buffeting.  Anyway, we took a ride last night and what a difference!  My wife did not experience the wind buffeting and the radio was clearly audible up over 85mph.  This shield works amazing.  We were both impressed and amazed at how well this shield performs.  I must also say that I was not only surprised at the difference it made, but after taking the plastic wrapping off, how great it looks on the bike.  You can clearly see the quality of it, its thickness, and its clarity.  I used to switch my shields from small summer deflector to the larger shield in the winter, but no more, this is staying on year-round. The shield sits exactly at my eye level, and it makes it easy for me to look over or look through.  Even with the recurve, I can see clearly right through it.  Personally, I could go an inch shorter, but because my wife likes it and isn’t complaining, I’m keeping it just the way it is! Kudos to you guys at Freedom Shields.  Great product.

Review By: Randy – Ronkonkoma, NY